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William Henry Fox Talbot

Birthplace

The source records Melbury Sampford as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

William Henry Fox Talbot
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Birthplace
Melbury Sampford
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What is recorded here

Why this person is known: British inventor and photographer (1800–1877)

From Wikidata Q299565

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  • Derek Harper, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jonathan Thacker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Becky Williamson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Islay Malzeard, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Basher Eyre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Roger Cornfoot, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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